Dynamic Live News Anchor & Livestream Host

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a newsroom professional in Wichita to report, write, edit, and deliver compelling news segments across TV and digital platforms.

You will gather information, verify facts, and present engaging stories with strong on-air presence. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism (or related) and 3+ years in news reporting, with proficiency in newsroom systems and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in news reporting; regular or fill-in anchoring experience also required.
• Fluency in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence and excellent news judgment.
• Proficiency with newsroom, digital and streaming computer systems (such as vMix, Akta), editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment; willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Presents reports, voices, writes, edits, delivers live news segments for all platforms.
• Gathers, writes and presents information for news stories and content for all platforms.
• Evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas and verifies information via interview, investigation, or observation.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Presents compelling, clear live shots and coordinates livestream opportunities for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations; supports livestream concepts and interactive programming.
• Coordinates interviews and segments for broadcast and digital platforms, including podcasts and taped segments.
• Interacts with viewers on social media sites.

Skills

News reporting

On-air presence

English fluency

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

vMix

Akta

Editing software

Camera equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a newsroom professional in Wichita to report, write, edit, and deliver compelling news segments across TV and digital platforms.

You will gather information, verify facts, and present engaging stories with strong on-air presence. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism (or related) and 3+ years in news reporting, with proficiency in newsroom systems and the ability to meet tight deadlines.